FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION (FTA)SECTION 5310 PROGRAM authorizes capital grants to private nonprofit organizations to assist in providing transportation for the elderly and/or persons with disabilities. Provides up to 80% of all costs for equipment, with the 20% match coming from other than federal funds.

Coordinated community transit systems can obtain these vehicles to serve a wide range of agencies serving elderly and/or disabled clients.

Grant application information, forms and timetables can be obtained by contacting Melissa Hull.

Eligible Subgrantees

• Nonprofit corporations serving elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Public bodies approved by SDDOT to coordinate transportation services for elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Public bodies which certify to the Governor that no nonprofit organizations are readily available to provide transportation services for elderly and persons with disabilities.